Kanyobagonga, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

65,000 Population 85/sq mi density
5,814 ft Elevation 1,772 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Kanyobagonga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation5,814 ft (1,772 m)
Area761.9 sq mi (1,973.2 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates0.6998°S, 29.1718°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 133 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 127 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 26 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 86 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 142 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 93 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 36 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 93 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 121 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 128 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 111 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 147 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 23 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 135 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 91 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 141 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 90 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 148 km
Oct 26, 2002 12 km E of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 97 km
May 26, 2021 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.7 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 NYAMURAGIRA Astronomical - - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyamuragira (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 79 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 91 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 92 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 95 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 95 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 108 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 115 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in
February 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
March 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
April 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Coldest
December 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in

Kanyobagonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in November to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.2").

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